Greystone Heights, Saskatoon

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subdivision_name3 = Nutana
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footnotes = City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods

Greystone Heights is a mostly residential neighbourhood located in east-central Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a suburban subdivision, comprised mostly of low-density, single detached dwellings and a sizeable minority of apartment-style multiple-unit dwellings. As of 2006, the area is home to 2,522 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $67,950, an average dwelling value of $185,436 and a home ownership rate of 60.9%.cite web
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title = Greystone Heights neighbourhood profile - 2006
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History

According to a 1913 map of registered subdivisions, Greystone Heights was originally split in two sections called Queens Park and Queens Park Addition, the latter of which overlapped into the present-day College Park neighbourhood. [cite book
last = O'Brien
first = Jeff
editor = Roberta Coulter
coauthors = Ruth W. Millar, William P. Delainey
title = Saskatoon: A History in Photographs
year = 2006
publisher = Coteau Books
pages = p.31
isbn = I-55050-336-7] The land for the neighbourhood was annexed by the city between 1955 and 1959.cite web
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title = Populace Spring 2006
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publisher = City of Saskatoon - City Planning Branch
date = 2006
url = http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/resources/populace_newsletter/Populace_Spring_2006.pdf
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accessdate = 2007-10-15] The majority of home construction took place between 1961 and 1970, and was generally completed by 1980. The street names are mainly those of Canadian universities and professors.Profile]

Government and politics

Greystone Heights exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon-Humboldt. It is currently represented by Brad Trost of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2006.

Provincially, Greystone Heights lies within the constituency of Saskatoon Greystone. It is currently represented by Rob Norris of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2007.

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Greystone Heights lies within ward 8. It is currently represented by Councillor Glen Penner, who has served on city council during four periods: 1972-1976, 1979-1982, 1988-1994, and 2000-present.

Institutions

Education

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* Greystone Heights School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division opened in 1961. [Citation
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title = from a little stone school...History of Saskatoon Public Schools.
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Parks and recreation

*Morton Park (0.2 acres)
*St. Patrick Park (1.4 acres)
*Holland Park (1.7 acres)
*Albert Milne Park (1.9 acres)
*Greystone Heights (10.9 acres)

The Greystone Heights Community Association delivers a variety of recreational and leisure programs and coordinating sports programs so local children can participate in softball, baseball, soccer, and basketball. It also represents the interests of residents and promotes a sense of community in the area. [cite web
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title = Varsity View Community Association
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publisher = City of Saskatoon - Leisure Services & Community Development
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Commercial

Commercial development is limited to the southern edge of the neighbourhood, where businesses lie within the 8th Street business district. Among these are several big-box stores, mostly on the north side of the street. In addition, there are 26 home-based businesses in the neighbourhood.Profile]

Location

Greystone Heights is located within the Nutana Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by 14th Street to the north, 8th Street to the south, Preston Avenue to the west, and Circle Drive to the east. Roads are laid out in a mix of local and collector roads.

Geographic Location (8-way)
Centre = Greystone Heights
North = U of S Lands - South MA
Northeast = College Park
East = College Park
Southeast = Wildwood
South = Brevoort Park
Southwest = Holliston
West = Grosvenor Park
Northwest = U of S Lands - South MA

References

External links

* [http://www.saskatoon.ca//org/city_planning/resources/neighbourhood_demographics/greystone_heights.pdf Greystone Heights neighbourhood profile - 2006]
* [http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/zam_maps/index.asp City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps]
* [http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/city_planning/resources/populace_newsletter/Populace_Spring_2006.pdf Populace Spring 2006]
* [http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/leisure/community_associations/your_association.asp?ca=17 Greystone Heights Community Association]
* [http://www.scs.sk.ca/saskatoon100/students/funstuff/wordsearches/neighbourhoods/neighbourhoods.html Saskatoon Neighborhoods Word Search Puzzle]